US Seeks to Strengthen Kazak Relations
Washington and Russia are battling for influence over the Central Asian republic
21 Feb 05
Turkey
Kazakstan: Returnee Hopes Shattered
Many diaspora Kazaks lured back home by reports of generous government aid have ended up being bitterly disappointed.
21 Feb 05
Turkmenistan: Western Concern Over Arrests
Prominent Turkmen and foreigners amongst scores arrested following bid to kill Niazov.
21 Feb 05
Kyrgyzstan: Ex-Diplomats Contest “Political” Election Ban
Former ambassadors now active in politics are forbidden from running for office because they’ve lived outside the country.
21 Feb 05
No Escape for Turkmen Ambassador
Suspicions are growing that security forces could have used envoy’s family members as hostages to force him to return home after defection.
21 Feb 05
Traffickers Risk Death on Albania's High Seas
Lack of funds, surveillance equipment and official corruption hamper task of controlling the illegal trade in people and drugs.
21 Feb 05
Berisha Tones Down Nano Threat
Climbdown follows foreign warnings against attempt to overturn government.
21 Feb 05
EU Focus: New Union Border Benefits Balkan Citizens
Worries that enlargement is creating a new Iron Curtain in south-east Europe appear misplaced.
21 Feb 05
EU Focus: Should Macedonia's Accession Bid be Postponed?
Imminent membership application risks weakening the Macedonia’s reformers and destabilising its fragile democracy.
21 Feb 05
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